SeniorManager, Business Operations
TNTP brings research, policy, and consulting together to reimagine America’s public education system.Working collaboratively, we dig into educators’ toughest challenges, and we provide actionable solutions grounded in evidence.This work takes place in schools and districts across the country, and our national position allows us to spot trends, collect and analyze data, andadvocate forpolicy changes that introduce greaterimpact on ascale. Our goal is to empower every student, breaking them free from the constraints of poverty and race, fostering innovation, and driving growth across the country. We collaborate across sectors and with school systems to ensure that the 3.5 million young people who graduate high school every year have pathways to economic and social mobility.
The Strategyand Business Transformationdivision collaborates to ensure the long-term health of our organization. We partner across divisions toenableTNTPtosustainably scale its impact in line with its strategic plan, focusing on cross-functional operational, strategic, and financial considerations that are difficult for any single division or team to solve on their own. Within this division, the Business Operations team provides strategic advising, analysis, and thought leadership on TNTP’s revenue and sales pipeline in service of business and impact goals.
Some responsibilities and duties may vary, but the role of Senior Manager,Business Operationsincludes:
Develop andcollaborate withamanager, business operationstoimplementbusiness operations processes that support TNTP’s fee-for-service and grant-funded work, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and data integrity across systems.
Apply tools (e.g., ASC 606 logic) to review revenue recognition for complex/multi-year opportunities. Create andmaintainprocesses for tracking toward deliverables andmilestone-basedcontracts, providing documentation to enable invoicingagainstmilestones.
Lead grant launch processes, including facilitating kickoff calls,ensuring operational readiness,determiningspecial handling requirements, and ensuring setup supportsaccurateand allowable revenue recognition
Qualifications and Experiences
The Senior Manager shouldpossessthe following skills andexpertise:
Motivates and Influences through Relationships. Candidate can navigate the complexity of collaborating with diverse colleagues of all levels to achieve results, consistently motivating peopletoaction. Builds collaborative relationships andestablishestrust to become an advisor and resource across various internal stakeholders. Authentically collaborates to build investment inbusiness operationsstrategy, invites and respects diverse perspectives, andmaintainslong-term relationships.
Business OperationsStrategist. Applies experiences,observationsand trends to support greaterbusiness operationsstrategy, inform team direction, and shape regional/division national strategy application. Candidate understands funder points of view and priorities to skillfully position proposals and presentations toanticipatequestions and articulate TNTP’s work and impact, especially when creating written communications.
Be thorough andaccurate. Candidate has proficient experience with Excel, calculations, and budgets. Candidatedemonstratesstrong project management and organizational skills, helping you manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
Problem Solving:Candidate can assess the big picture, analyze root causes, and define new ways forward. Candidate critically assesses challenges,leveragesresources, and proposes creative, effective solutions.
Cross Cultural Agility:Authentic self-reflection, self-awareness, and high emotional IQ activelyleveragedboth to support a culture of diversity,equityand inclusion internally and to position TNTPbusiness developmentefforts and communications with a commitment to lifting the experiences of the students and families we serve.
Strategic Prioritization:Consistently manages complex, high-stakes projects with multiple stakeholders and tight timelines, including events. Effectively adjusts priorities to meet a fast-paced and at-timesambiguous environment. Candidate navigates inherent uncertainty in creating and implementingstrategyand systems that are new to the org and is comfortable proactivelymanaging upwhen priorities shift.
The salary range for this position is $79,089.00-118,634.00. New hires can typically expect a starting salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint ($79,089.00-$98,861.50), in alignment with experience, qualifications, and our commitment to equity in compensation.
TNTP also offers a compelling overall Total Rewards package, including competitive mid-market salaries, generous PTO, and comprehensive benefits, with a range of plans and programs designed to support the physical, mental, and financial wellness of employees and their dependents. We suggestlearning more about our benefits!(Spoiler alert:we’reclosedthe last two weeks of December).
We also ensure that individuals with disabilities areprovidedreasonable accommodation for the interview process. Emailtalent@tntp.orgto request accommodation.
Submit your resume online through Workday.In your application, we will also ask you to answer brief questions about your interest in TNTP; your “why” matters to us!
The priority application deadline for this position isFriday, 9/4/26,though we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Ifyou’reeager, you can preview herewhat to expect after you apply, andwe’llbe in touch soon!
Position Type:
Regular
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